Mike
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I have been considering a variable speed upgrade for my Jet 1014 (1/2 HP). I have the bed extension.
I have been looking at this kit:
https://www.servomotorkit.com/produ...or-external-1-2-hp-11-nm-torque-300-3-500-rpm
I am sure Rick Herrell can make me a shaft adapter (existing is 14 mm and new is 15mm) and bore out the existing motor spindle to fit. The motor is small enough to easily fit where the old motor is using the same mounting bracket with small mods.
My only real concern is this; will the belt handle double the original HP?
The 1800 RPM belt position is almost exactly 1:1 ratio. This would give me 300 to 3500 RPM without changing belt position. I could get down to about 100 RPM using the 500 RPM belt position.
I am not an aggressive turner and mostly turn things like pens, small bowls and rolling pins.
I am planning a table pedestal that will be about 4" diameter in the center and 9" on each end. I will add top and bottom pieces to build to app 30" tall.
I am afraid ½ HP is a little small for a chunk of timber that big.
A new lathe is out of the budget and I don't have room anyway.
Any and all thoughts/ideas/criticisms welcome.
Custom Crafter also have a ¾ HP version as well. Would ¾ HP handle a piece as described above? I would be less concerned about the belt strength with it.
Mike
I have been looking at this kit:
https://www.servomotorkit.com/produ...or-external-1-2-hp-11-nm-torque-300-3-500-rpm
I am sure Rick Herrell can make me a shaft adapter (existing is 14 mm and new is 15mm) and bore out the existing motor spindle to fit. The motor is small enough to easily fit where the old motor is using the same mounting bracket with small mods.
My only real concern is this; will the belt handle double the original HP?
The 1800 RPM belt position is almost exactly 1:1 ratio. This would give me 300 to 3500 RPM without changing belt position. I could get down to about 100 RPM using the 500 RPM belt position.
I am not an aggressive turner and mostly turn things like pens, small bowls and rolling pins.
I am planning a table pedestal that will be about 4" diameter in the center and 9" on each end. I will add top and bottom pieces to build to app 30" tall.
I am afraid ½ HP is a little small for a chunk of timber that big.
A new lathe is out of the budget and I don't have room anyway.
Any and all thoughts/ideas/criticisms welcome.
Custom Crafter also have a ¾ HP version as well. Would ¾ HP handle a piece as described above? I would be less concerned about the belt strength with it.
Mike